Jojoe, my Home Depot is the opposite as well. In fact, I was actually kind of impressed by the selection of healthy little succulents the last time I went (granted, its no SMG or Youngs, but they had a full rack). I will agree with you though on the soil selection and the slightly overpriced containers.
And my "came into the possession of" is in reference to my wonderful father who passed by a nursery when out of town this weekend and stopped in to browse their selection for me. He brought back a kalanchoe flapjack and what I believe to be a kalanchoe beharensis...Both very healthy, intriguing, and new to my collection!
